December weather forecast
Richfield, NE

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Richfield, is also an icy month, with an average temperature ranging between max 34.7°F (1.5°C) and min 22.1°F (-5.5°C).

Temperature

With the onset of December, Richfield's average high-temperature witnesses a clear drop, receding from November's frosty 49.3°F (9.6°C) to a cold 34.7°F (1.5°C). Nightly temperatures drop to an average low of 22.1°F (-5.5°C) in December.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

Rainfall

In Richfield, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, in Richfield, there are 116 rainfall days, and 20.79" (528mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in Richfield are January through May, October through December. In Richfield, Nebraska, in December, during 6.5 snowfall days, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is typically accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 29.5 snowfall days, and 8.07" (205mm) of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

With an average of 9h and 18min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year in Richfield.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of December, in Richfield, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Richfield, the average sunshine in December is 5h.

UV index

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Richfield. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In December, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Protection from prolonged sun exposure is necessary for babies, children, and individuals with sensitive skin. The Sun's radiation is especially intense around midday; try to stay in shade during this period. Prioritize a wide-brim hat for comprehensive sun defense for your face, neck, eyes, and ears. Be aware! The reflective nature of snow can magnify the Sun's UV radiation almost twofold.
Updated: Feb 13, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

How cold is December in Richfield?

In Richfield, in December, the average high-temperature is 34.7°F (1.5°C), and the average low-temperature is 22.1°F (-5.5°C). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in August is computed to be 89.6°F (32°C).

What is the average humidity in December in Richfield?

The average relative humidity in December is 77%.

How much does it rain in Richfield in December?

In Richfield, in December, during 3.8 rainfall days, 1.02" (26mm) of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How much does it snow in Richfield in December?

In December, it is snowing for 6.5 days. Throughout December, 1.42" (36mm) of snow is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Richfield?

December has the shortest days of the year in Richfield, Nebraska, with an average of 9h and 18min of daylight.

What is the average length of the day in December in Richfield?

In December, the average day length in Richfield is 9h and 16min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Richfield?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 7:30 am and sunset at 4:56 pm. On the last day of the month, in Richfield, sunrise is at 7:49 am and sunset at 5:05 pm CST.

How long on average sun shines in December in Richfield?

In December, the average sunshine duration is 5h.

What are the months with the lowest UV index in Richfield?

January, February, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2, are months with the lowest UV index in Richfield, Nebraska.

What is the UV index reading in December in Richfield?

The average daily maximum UV index in December in Richfield, Nebraska, is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a minimal hazard to health from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in December
Richfield, NE

Average temperature in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average high temperature in December: 34.7°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (84.6°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (30.7°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 22.1°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (66.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.9°F).

Average pressure in December
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Average pressure in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average pressure in December: 30.13"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.16"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.86"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
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Average wind speed in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.6mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (10.5mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (7mph).

Average humidity in December
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Average humidity in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average humidity in December: 77%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (66%).

Average rainfall in December
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Average rainfall in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average rainfall in December: 1.02"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (3.74").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.51").

Average rainfall days in December
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Average rainfall days in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average rainfall days in December: 3.8 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (16.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.8 days).

Average snowfall in December
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Average snowfall in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average snowfall in December: 1.42"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (2.13").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
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Average snowfall days in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average snowfall days in December: 6.5 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (8.5 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Richfield, NE

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 18min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 5h and 0min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 4h and 42min).

Average sunshine days in December
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Average sunshine days in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average sunshine days in December: 21.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (22.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (11.7 days).

Average UV index in December
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Average UV index in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June, July and August (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
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Average cloud cover in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average cloud cover in December: 44

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 48).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 26).

Average visibility in December
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Average visibility in December - Richfield, NE
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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